Finnish Embassy in Nairobi
Embassy 
Finland Nairobi, Kenya
- Address
- Greenway Road off Westlands Road, Nairobi
- Phone
- +254-(0)20-3750721-4
- Website
- finlandabroad.fi
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Record last updated on 24 July 2023
At Greenway Road off Westlands Road, Nairobi, the Finnish embassy in Nairobi represents Finland towards Kenya. Its opening hours on record: Monday to Friday, 09:00–12:00. Kenyan citizens need a visa for Finland, obtained before travel.
Opening hours of the Finnish embassy in Nairobi
| Monday | 09:00–12:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00–12:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–12:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00–12:00 |
| Friday | 09:00–12:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Kenya
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Jamhuri Day
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Christmas Day
Public holidays in Finland
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Independence Day
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Christmas Eve
The Finnish embassy in Nairobi is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–12:00.
Finland visa for Kenyan citizens
KenyaFinland Visa required Finland visa for citizens of Kenya
FinlandKenya Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Kenya visa for citizens of Finland
Kenyan citizens need a visa for Finland, obtained before travel. Applications may be taken here or by a visa centre working for Finland.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,208 | 420 | 678 | 61.6% | 2.9% |
| 2024 | 1,216 | 530 | 634 | 54.0% | 5.3% |
| 2025 | 1,023 | 689 | 331 | 31.9% | 6.2% |
In 2025, Finland’s embassy in Nairobi received 1,023 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 689. 331 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 31.9%. In 2024 it had been 54.0%: the rate fell by 22.1 points, a clear improvement for applicants. Applications fell by 16% compared with 2024 (1,216).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 31.9% (2025) to 61.6% (2023).
Across all Schengen consulates in Kenya, 33.1% of applications were refused in 2025; Finland’s rate worldwide was 13.4%. Finland received the 13th largest number of applications of the 18 Schengen states represented here.
Multiple-entry visas made up 6.2% of those issued. The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of Kenya.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of South Korea in NairobiWestlands Road, Nairobi
Finland’s other missions in Kenya
The Finnish embassy in Nairobi is the only mission of Finland in Kenya on record. Kenya has no mission in Finland on record.
Good to know
About the Finnish embassy in Nairobi
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Finland in Nairobi.
Address and contact
Address: Greenway Road off Westlands Road, Nairobi. The record for the Finnish embassy in Nairobi includes a phone number, an e-mail address and an official website.
Finnish citizens travelling to Kenya
Before flying to Kenya, Finnish citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
When the Finnish embassy in Nairobi is closed
Expect the Finnish embassy in Nairobi to be shut on Jamhuri Day on Saturday 12 December 2026 and Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and often on Independence Day (Itsenäisyyspäivä) on Sunday 6 December 2026, a holiday in Finland.
Before visiting the Finnish embassy in Nairobi
Current procedures for the Finnish embassy in Nairobi, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Finnish embassy in Nairobi
The Finnish embassy in Nairobi has one other foreign mission within 1 km.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Finnish Embassy in Nairobi?
The Finnish embassy in Nairobi is at Greenway Road off Westlands Road, Nairobi.
What are the opening hours of the Finnish Embassy in Nairobi?
The Finnish embassy in Nairobi is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–12:00.
Is the Finnish Embassy in Nairobi open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the Finnish embassy in Nairobi do not include Saturday.
When is the Finnish Embassy in Nairobi closed?
The Finnish embassy in Nairobi closes on Kenya’s public holidays, the next being Jamhuri Day on Saturday 12 December 2026, and usually on the national day of Finland.
Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for Finland?
Kenyan citizens need a visa for Finland, obtained before travel.
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